No more shin injuries thanks to these socks designed by Endura

Every now and then, I come across derogatory comments when it comes to the subject of protective equipment. The self-proclaimed hardcore bikers make fun of beginners who wear protection because their technical skills are limited – in other words, because they fall off their bike sometimes. So here’s what I think: everyone should wear the equipment that’s right for them. Perhaps with the exception of a helmet. In my opinion, that’s a must. A no-brainer.

On the one hand, I’m still working on my riding technique and on the other, I like to protect exposed parts of my body such as my ankles and shins. Why? Well, they used to look like this after a biking tour:

Endura SingleTrack

That’s a thing of the past since I bought the SingleTrack protector socks by Endura. They protect your shins and ankles from your own pedals and any tumbling rocks. And that doesn’t only work when you’re on your bike. If, like me, you have to push your bike from time to time on technically demanding sections of a trail, you may also be familiar with the problem of hitting your pedals on your legs while walking. I’ve been annoyed more than once about causing myself more pain off the bike than on it. Thanks to these socks, this is now a thing of the past.

Main features

• soft and quick-drying yarn
• very dense foam inserts on the shins that protect against pedals and stones
• additional ankle protection
• stretch cuff for a comfortable, secure fit
• material inside: polyurethane 100%
• material outside: elastane 2%, polyester 8%, cotton 90%

After use, I machine wash the socks, including the foam inserts, at 30 degrees and hang them up to dry.